Get to know Wales' new first minister

BBC Politics Thursday 28 May 2026, 09:46 UTC 1 min read

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First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth answers quickfire questions at the Urdd Eisteddfod

Minister Rhun (PERSON) Wales (LOCATION)

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